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we can customize nearly anything. Prefer a color other than the one shown? Want more tiers? Want a different shape? We can do it! Let’s start planning today. publix.com/ido.
Flowers VOGUE FLOWERS Vogue Flowers is a local, family-owned florist that has been supplying RVA with beautiful blooms, professional design, and excellent customer service since 1985! With an eye for luxury, trending styles and the promise of unbeatable prices, any bride is sure to have her expectations exceeded. Offering everything from bouquets to boutonnieres, from tablescapes to on-site installations, Vogue does it all! Vogue even offers a DIY workshop, wholesale pricing, and precise, temperature-controlled refrigeration for our Do-It-Yourself brides. Book a complimentary consultation and share your vision with Vogue so they can take your unique style to the next level. Call 804-353-9600 or email us at weddings@ vogueflowers.com to book your appointment. vogueflowers.com.
Gifts & Home TWEED Voted Richmond’s best gift store for more than five consecutive years, Tweed at the Shoppes at Westgate is THE place to shop for exciting, thoughtful gifts for every person and every occasion. Just ask someone who has received something wrapped in Tweed’s famous presentation package. Tweed features the best prices on hundreds of well-known brands like Scout, Mud Pie, YETI and Mariposa as well as many more! This, together with personalization and complimentary giftwrapping, makes every visit to Tweed a fun adventure. Located at 4035 Lauderdale Drive. Call 804-2499000 or visit tweedathome.com.
Honeymoon JOURNEYS INC. Journeys Inc. can personalize any type of honeymoon or wedding getaway. Whether you’re looking for a tropical retreat, a relaxing cruise, or even an
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adventurous zip line through the rainforest, our Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists can create the perfect honeymoon for you. Journeys has consistently won the Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award & Richmond Bride A-List Award because our honeymoon and destination wedding clients rated us the best in the Richmond area. Our goal is to plan the most amazing vacation for you by working with our key onsite contacts to ensure a seamless vacation. Contact us at hello@journeystravelinc. com or journeystravelinc.com.
Gowns LEX’S OF CARYTOWN Lex’s has always been Richmond’s premier shop for formal wear and now has become the premier shop for bridal. Lex’s of Carytown offers a huge selection of formal gowns, bridal gowns, unique/ destination gowns, bridesmaids dresses, jewelry, shoes and more. Lex’s has over 2,000 gowns in stock for every occasion. Prices range from $350-$3,000. Call or book online for your appointment today. Lex’s has been voted the best place to buy formal wear by Richmond magazine readers since 2005. Look for our exciting new line of exchangeable wedding garments introduced in August!! Visit lexsofcarytown.com for more information.
Invitations MERRYMAKER Locally owned since 1979, Merrymaker has been helping Richmond couples express themselves with beautiful wedding invitations for over 40 years. Our Carytown shop is open MondaySaturday, and we welcome you in to peruse hundreds of samples of invitations, save the dates, programs, menus, napkins and more. Call or email to make an appointment for a design session to get detailed information on pricing and printing options. We look forward to working with you! Merrymaker Fine Paper, 3022 West Cary Street, merrymakerpaper.com and on Instagram.
PAPETERIE FINE STATIONERY & GIFTS We know that first impressions count!
Your invitations are the first glimpse your guests will have into your wedding and one of the few tangible keepsakes of your wedding day. Papeterie has had the pleasure of working with countless brides locally, nationally and internationally to bring their wedding stationery dreams to life. Our custom invitations reflect decades of design experience, unparalleled wedding etiquette knowledge, and the joy of making our client’s design experience fun and memorable. Our design studio consists of specialized graphic designers, illustrators and calligraphers that love to create bespoke invitations that truly reflect you and the essence of your wedding day. For more information or to schedule a consultation appointment, call 804-560-7955 or visit papeterierichmond.com.
Jewelry DIAMONDS DIRECT At Diamonds Direct, your love is our passion. Our diamond professionals are truly passionate about celebrating our customers happiest occasions with a gift of diamond jewelry. Our promise to you is to provide exceptional service, guidance, and warranties in a pressure-free shopping environment. We strive to make your experience one you are eager to share with friends and family. Your love story will begin long before you visit our showroom, and Diamonds Direct will stand behind your purchase for the lifetime you’ll share together. Diamonds Direct is proud to call Virginia home and honored to be a part of your story. Share your engagement, wedding and other celebrations with us using #DDFamilyAlbum! diamondsdirect.com.
EMILY WARDEN DESIGNS Emily Warden Designs is a locally and woman-owned luxury jewelry boutique that lies in the heart of the Fan district. Using ethically sourced materials, our style combines vintage elegance with a modern aesthetic. The purpose of each piece is to be shared and tell a story, and pass through generations as heirlooms and treasures with meaning and intention. We believe that jewelry reminds us we are still creatures of ritual and connection, for its significance grows as it is given, received and worn. This is why we strive to remain original in our designs and set apart from the mainstream bridal
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marketplace by providing an equally unique experience for each couple and their vision. emilywardendesigns.com
SCHWARZSCHILD JEWELERS Generations of discriminating Richmond brides and grooms have declared their love with a Schwarzschild engagement diamond, and relied on Schwarzschild Jewelers as their source for all things bridal — wedding bands, bridal jewelry, the groom’s gift and keepsakes for their ring bearer, flower girls, bridesmaids and groomsmen. You’ll find something old, something new and something blue among the beautiful jewels in our designer and estate jewelry collections. Schwarzschild’s knowledgeable associates will help you select jewelry that suits your style and complements your wedding dress that you’ll wear and cherish for years to come. Schwarzschild Jewelers, Richmond’s premier jeweler since 1897. schwarzschild.com
VERA’S FINE JEWELERS For more than 20 years, Vera’s Fine Jewelers has been proud to serve as Richmond’s premier wedding jewelry specialist. Vera’s doesn’t just specialize in any wedding jewelry — we specialize in your wedding jewelry. Our family-owned business ensures the bride and groom will leave happy. We create oneof-a-kind pieces tailored to what you love and at a price you can afford. For more information please call 804-7945671 or visit VerasFineJewelers.com.
Venues BARTIZAN Located in Glen Allen’s West Broad Village, Bartizan is a full-service restaurant and event venue offering scratchmade cuisine, craft cocktails, premium wines, and a fresh, exciting atmosphere. With 5,500 square feet of event space, this is the ideal location for rehearsal dinners, intimate receptions, and after parties up to 250 guests. Bartizan offers a modern, industrial feel with unique farmhouse elements, built-in audio-visual, and a full-service hospitality team that will coordinate every detail for your next event. bartizanrva.com
THE BOLLING HAXALL HOUSE Timeless Victorian design encompasses
the parlors for a perfect cocktail hour or intimate ceremony, while the Pompeian Red of the Beaux Arts ballroom lends warmth and grandeur that enriches every moment and photograph. This 1858 Italianate mansion in downtown Richmond has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. The house and its various elegant rooms have played a part in hundreds of wedding ceremonies & receptions since 1868. Onsite parking is available, as well as two separate dressing rooms. Say hello and have your special day added to our history, too. twcrichmond.org.
BURLINGTON WEDDINGS & EVENTS Burlington Weddings & Events is a stunning wedding venue located conveniently between Richmond and Williamsburg. Upon opening in April 2018, couples and their guests have been enamored with the historic charm, yet elegant design of the property. Burlington is situated between beautiful fields which creates a historic ambiance with modern aesthetics. With an indoor and an outdoor ceremony space, the couple can have the wedding of their dreams, no matter the weather! The ceremony and cocktail hour spaces are central to the property, so guests do not have to wander far in order to celebrate the happy couple for the rest of the evening. Our venue offers a customizable experience, providing tables, chairs, cocktail tables, and other unique furniture. For more information, please visit burlingtonweddingsandevents.com or call 804-801-4328.
COLONIAL DOWNS Your perfect day awaits. Here in picturesque Colonial Downs, we create a customized atmosphere as casual or elegant as you want your dream wedding to be. There are endless unique possibilities for your special day! Located halfway between Richmond and Williamsburg, Colonial Downs offers a variety of venue and entertainment spaces, as well and food and bar options to impress your guests. Contact 804-557-5687 or sales@ colonialdowns.com to book your unforgettable experience.
DOVER HALL Dover Hall flawlessly marries the grandeur of days past with modern and abundant amenities in a sophisticated
and serene setting. Set on 55 rolling acres of beautiful Virginia countryside, the estate is a convenient drive from Richmond, DC, and Charlottesville. Complete with luxurious getting-ready suites, an artisan culinary program, and picturesque indoor and outdoor locations, Dover Hall provides an unparalleled atmosphere, creating a truly exquisite and unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones. Our well-seasoned, full-service hospitality team will ensure that your next event is a seamless success. Stay tuned for the addition of Seven Lady Vineyards and an on-site tasting room! doverhall.com
FAIRVIEW FARM Fairview Farm is a rustic chic, all-inclusive weekend destination venue located in central Virginia. Family owned for 100 years, it opened its ADA barn doors in 2014 with a 245-guest occupancy rating. Recent expansion includes a waterfront cottage and a 1940s hay barn loft. We can now accommodate up to 37 weekend guests for a memory of a lifetime — not just a one-day event but up to three nights. Catering, DJs or band, month-of planner, a fully furnished barn estate venue and seasonally decorated also includes a large pavilion and gazebo. Couples who have reserved Fairview Farm nationwide love the attention to detail and relaxing wedding weekend experience. Visit us at FairviewFarmEvents.com for our up-to-date calendar and details.
HISTORIC MANKIN MANSION “We can’t even begin to describe how amazing our wedding was at Historic Mankin Mansion! The venue itself is stunning and full of cool and classic charm, but that’s not even the best part … the staff members at the Mansion are experts when it comes to weddings! They handle every aspect of your special day and make it so relaxing and smooth. My Mansion planner was the best, answering every question I had, and put me at ease for the entire planning process! My family and friends were all amazed with the wonderful Mansion staff. Choosing this venue was the best decision that I made during the entire wedding experience! The Historic Mankin Mansion covered every detail and planned every tiny aspect of the day. I can’t fully explain how thankful I am to
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The Mankin Mansion and staff. They truly made the wedding of my dreams come to life!” historicmankinmansion. com or 804-737-7773.
HISTORIC POLEGREEN CHURCH Add another chapter to your story at Historic Polegreen Church! The open-air church offers a simplistic and serene environment for your wedding day. Prior to your ceremony you can use the Visitor’s Center as a place to get ready. Then, following the ceremony, you can utilize our lawn space for your reception. The idyllic Church Site, rolling greens, and location, make Historic Polegreen Church a perfect slice of wedding bliss! Contact us at 804-730-3837 or historicpolegreen.org.
JAMESTOWN & YORKTOWN Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown history museums feature dramatic spaces for after-hours private events and special occasions, including weddings. In addition to daytime touring, the museums offer unique settings and experiences for a memorable and successful after-hours event, whether it entails an evening reception in Jamestown Settlement’s rotunda, dinner in the re-created 1610-14 fort, cocktails on the ships’ pier overlooking the James River. At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, evening events can be held in re-created Continental Army encampment or on a patio under the stars. 757-253-4838, 888-593-4682, or sales@jyf.virginia.gov.
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL Majestic event spaces, gracious service and delicious food and beverage have created memorable weddings at The Jefferson Hotel since 1895. A team of wedding and event experts will carefully and thoughtfully assist you with the smallest details to ensure all of your wedding wishes are fulfilled. In-house florist, menu personalization and discounted guest room rates are also available. Visit jeffersonhotel.com for more information or call 804-649-4612 to schedule a consultation.
JOHN MARSHALL BALLROOMS The historic John Marshall Ballrooms offer an enchanting venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions in the heart
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of downtown Richmond. We have two stunning ballrooms restored to their original 1920s grandeur with vintage, crystal chandeliers, soaring ceilings and handcrafted moldings. Our elegant ballrooms are ready for you to transform with your own unique vision. We offer a complete customized wedding experience, including our exclusive catering, linens, tables, chairs, flatware, bone china and sparkling crystal. Call 804775-2355 for more information about our gorgeous venue! jmballrooms.com
event is approached. From the exquisite Crystal ballroom and sweeping grandeur of the Casino Lawn to the intimate and historic Tower Suite and rustic elegance of the Shooting Club, each venue creates an inspiring setting for your special day. Make your wedding even more memorable by incorporating the magnificentspa, award-winning golf courses, and dozens of other recreational amenities. From our talented chefs to our dedicated wedding team, The Omni Homestead family is at your service. TheOmniHomestead.com
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With its rich history of love and romance, Linden Row Inn offers an idyllic setting for weddings, receptions, elopements, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. Whether you are looking for a relaxing garden atmosphere in the heart of downtown Richmond, or a historic banquet space, the Linden Row Inn is the perfect venue for your event. Our intimate garden courtyard and versatile board room are ideal for events of up to 125 guests. For the convenience of your out-of-town guests, Linden Row Inn also offers 70 uniquely appointed guest rooms with modern amenities and historic touches. Special group rates available. Visit lindenrowinn.com.
Coined as “Richmond’s best kept secret,” The Renaissance is one of Richmond’s largest Victorian ballrooms offering a true one-stop shop wedding experience. The Renaissance was completed in 1887, and to this day still offers a timeless and elegant atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. The Richmond newspapers spoke volumes over the years of the elegant affairs and events hosted here and even today as you enter the grand foyer, you walk through a doorway to a glorious past and get a hint of things to come. With our convenient downtown location in Richmond’s popular Art’s District, parking is convenient and plentiful, and we are close to most downtown hotel rooms, making it easy for guests to stay close by. For more information please call or text 804-649-3373 or visit renaissanceva.com.
MAYMONT From intimate garden ceremonies to gorgeous receptions and every special moment in between, Maymont is the perfect setting for memories that will last a lifetime. Often voted Richmond’s “best outdoor wedding site,” popular settings include the flower-filled Italian Garden and under the spreading branches of the stately Blue Atlas Cedar. The Robins Nature Center and 1000 Westover offer traditional and modern indoor rooms and outdoor tented spaces for receptions. Maymont also is a great location for rehearsal dinners and bridal portraits. Discover this urban oasis located just five minutes from downtown Richmond. Email rentals@maymont.org or visit maymont.org/weddings.
THE OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT Once-in-a-lifetime events should happen in a spectacular setting and weddings at The Omni Homestead Resort do. The timeless elegance of this iconic resort is rivaled only by the Southern hospitality and attention to detail with which each
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE A wedding is a historic moment in every couple’s life. Why not opt for a historic venue? With two unique locations, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture provides couples the space to be creative. Housing a collection of 9 million items, the main museum is centrally located on Arthur Ashe Boulevard and boasts unique indoor and outdoor spaces. Virginia House is a romantic English Tudor-style home nestled on a hillside overlooking the James River and surrounded by nearly eight acres of grounds and gardens. Both locations offer the perfect backdrop for portraits, dinners, ceremonies or receptions. Our professional events staff understands new safety protocols and will work with you to ensure a safe and memorable event at either location. Learn more at VirginiaHistory.org/FacilityRentals.
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